Choosing the right type of kayak for your tropical vacation

Tropical Kayaking adds a new dimension to
your traveling experience. Have you ever
considered trying kayaking? It's a very relaxing way to enjoy
tropical islands and beaches.

Modern
traditional kayaks in the tropics... efficient &
comfortable

If you appreciate quality and inherent value,
a modern traditional kayak adds a new style to an old form of
travel. Traditional kayaks are considered the standard
worldwide. Our modern traditional kayaks are a perfect blend
of craftsmanship and art. It's where the time-tested ancient
meets the modern. They are comfortable and very efficient.
Efficiency translates into added comfort. Our sleek kayaks
slice through the water. Furthermore, we have a huge selection
to suit all body sizes. Your comfort is very important to us.

The standard boat for all other paddling
tour companies in southern Thailand is a sluggish sit-on-top.
They are cheap in price and design. Suitable for resort use
and piddling about in a small pond, they are disappointingly
slothful when coastal and open ocean paddling. If sit-on-tops
were really an improvement over the time-honored traditional
kayak, wouldn't operators all over the world be switching? All
quality tour operators all over the world use real kayaks!

Our philosophy is "Quality without compromise."
Your vacation is too valuable to spend laboring in a barge
when you have a delightfully efficient alternative. Don't be
confused by cheaper imitations. New doesn't necessarily mean
better. Traditional decked kayaks are a clear choice when only
the best will do.

Oh my gosh, what if I capsize in my real kayak?

Decked kayak rescues are no big deal. You
won't be stuck in the kayak if you happen to tip over. In
fact, you must brace your thighs under the deck in order to
remain in a capsized boat. Emptying the kayak and getting you
back in the boat is very quick and easy. All of our guides and
tour leaders are experts at assisted rescues.

In
the photo to the right, our lead guide Zae is working with a
student who wanted to learn the Eskimo roll. As you can
plainly see, staying in the boat isn't easy. You must brace
your knees and thighs tightly against the boat to stay in if
you capsize. in other words, if you happen to fall over, you
will fall out. It's that simple.

All of our tour leaders and guides can
readily perform assisted rescues in the event that someone
capsizes. You'll be back in your boat and laughing in a matter
of a couple minutes... it's no big deal.

You're never too old or too young to
start kayaking.

It's a gentle sport that's suitable for all who have a sense
of adventure and who wish to explore the natural wonders of
the world in comfort. If you can trek, you can paddle! It's
that easy.

Certification in Paddlesports and First Aid

Dave is a British Canoe Union Level 2 Coach (trained to
Level 3) and is the most experienced paddler in all of
Southern Thailand.

Dave is an Emergency First Response Instructor and a
certified rescue technician through the Rescue 3
International organization. Dave is also a certified
Life Guard through the British Canoe Union. View
certifications. Paddle Asia guides are EFR
certified in CPR, First Aid, and basic life guard
training.